Sweetjess602

My surgery date for gastric bypass is Nov. 21st. Most of my caloric intake is Dr. Pepper and coffee!! I drink probably two 44oz. of Dr. Pepper every day and 2 mugs of coffee with creamer and sugar. I'm extremely nervous about cutting back my soda, but it needs to be done. I already have severe gastritis and Gerd and IBS, so cutting out caffeine will only benefit me.

Hey Everyone! I was approved today for gastric bypass surgery!! My surgery date is Nov. 21st. Pre-op appt. is Nov. 10th. Only a one week clear liquid diet. I'm nervous (about quitting smoking like right now, cutting out caffeine and eating healthier) Let's connect!!!! I'm excited. Phoenix Arizona here...I'll post before and during pictures soon. For now, I've just posted a before which is from last year so technically I'm smaller in this picture than I currently am.

I've been waiting for two weeks. My insurance is health net of AZ. Hope I hear something in the next two weeks because my deductible is already met and it will start over the 1st of the year!

Good news, you're on your way!!

Hi guys. I'm in Phoenix and Dr. Sprunger's office just submitted to my insurance last Friday. Probably won't hear anything for a month or so. Would love to get in contact with you guys!!

Glad to hear the good news! I'm in Phoenix, AZ and using Medicaid (Care 1st) insurance. My surgeons office said they faxed everything last Friday and that they should start working on it Monday. Was told to expect about a 4 week (business days) wait before I hear anything. I'm super nervous about being denied but I try to forget about everything hoping that will make time go by faster. I just want to get this over with!!!

Glad to hear everything went well!

Phoenix AZ

FYI. AHCCCS in Arizona does cover bariatric surgery for medical necessity, depending on which insurance. I have Care1st and they cover it.

Best of luck to you! How exciting!!!

Hi guys! I'm hoping to have a surgery date in October. I finished my last insurance requirement Friday so all paperwork from my regular doctors should be sent to surgeons office. They'll submit to insurance in the next week I'm guessing. I'm crossing my fingers I'm not denied! Good luck to all of you guys! It would be great to connect with people in Phoenix, AZ.